"â€¦when a calendar comes to the end of a cycle, it just rolls over into the next cycle. In our Western society, every year 31 December is followed, not by the End of the World, but by 1 January. So 13.0.0.0.0 in the Mayan calendar will be followed by 0.0.0.0.1 - or good-ol' 22 December 2012, with only a few shopping days left to Christmas." - Excerpt from Dr Karl's "Great Moments in Science".

its tons of fun, i did it this summer in thailand for a few weeks. first couple days you pretty much have to get the hang of getting your kite in the air, the rest you just learn how to ride. its alot of fun, i def recommend it.

I kite board, actually going to maui soon, and if you want to try it do it it is a fucking rush. It is fast and when you learn how to jump you will fall in love. I have been kiting for a couple years, and i cant get enough.

claim - my cousin is lou wainman and was rated number 1 in the world for kiteboarding
just had to say that

"its dangerous if you abuse it? No shit, cheeseburgers are dangerous if you abuse them...I can take a fork and jam it in my eyeball, does that mean forks should be illegal? I can jump off a bridge, should we outlaw bridges?"
- Joe Rogan

haha yea a little nervous about that. i think i'll just skimp on groceries/partyin and just live on oatmeal and pineapple for a few weeks wouldn't be the first time and its not like the sport requires a lift ticket as well as gear (thankgod) how much is the average set up? a 1000 or so yea? i mean for a beginner?

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Confidence is a must
Edginess is a rush
Edges (I like em rough)

"I'd let you tease me anytime" -UtahSkiBum

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depends what you buy, in most cases you get what you pay for, but if you pay 1000 please tell me where. You could be the snoody kiter who only goes when the wind is perfect for your one kite, but if you can afford a quiver get one cause then you can go when ever there is a little breeze. If you want one kite an ok board and a harness,your probably looking at a little over 1000, that is if you go for the not super companies, that try to sell you the same stuff as the other guys for too much money

Well, I'm a kiteboarder myself and it's one of the best feelings in the world. If I were you I would buy a "bow-kite". These kites are easier to start with and cover a bigger windrange than the C-shaped kites. If I were you I would just seek a local shop, it might be more expensive but it's easier with warranty. Besides that, it's easier to find out what gear is the best for you, for example a harness. You really have to try them for buying.

If you want to know more feel free to ask, good luck!

Oh and check this out, this is one of my favorite kiteboarders. It's Ruben Lenten and it's filmed partly at my homespot...